St. Ignatius' Convent Higher Secondary School
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| St. Ignatius' Convent Higher Secondary School | |
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| Address | |
Punithavathiyar street Palayamkottai Palayamkottai , , 627002 | |
| Information | |
| School type | aided |
| Motto | Virtue is our strongest shield |
| Patron saint(s) | St.Ignatius |
| Established | 1921 |
| Head of school | Sister |
| Gender | female |
| Number of students | nearly 4000 |
| Classes | 6th to 12th |
| Education system | samacheer kalvi |
| Language | English, Tamil, Hindi, French (for 11th and 12th) |
| Hours in school day | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm |
| Colour(s) | green and white |
| Slogan | Virtue is our strongest shield |
| Song | Virtue is our strongest shield |
| Nickname | Convent |
| Affiliation | Tamil Nadu State Board |
St. Ignatius' Convent Higher Secondary School is a school for girls in Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli.[1][2][3][4] The school is run by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It is popularly known for its discipline and good education.
History
[edit]Before the independence of India, there was a need for a girls' school in Tirunelveli. To meet this need, St. Ignatius' was founded in 1921 by a Belgian sister called Mother Marie Louise de Meester. Initially, when the school was started there were only three students, but has grown to nearly 4000 students.
Motto
[edit]The motto of the school is Virtue is our strongest shield.
References
[edit]- ^ Madras (India : State) (1964). Fort Saint George Gazette. p. 80. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ The Catholic Directory of India. C.B.C.I. Centre. 1972. p. 298. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ Mohan, S. (2018). Roots and Wings: Inspiring Stories of Indian Women in Engineering. Notion Press. p. 211. ISBN 978-1-64429-133-7. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ Journal of Indian Education. National Council of Educational Research and Training. 1978. p. 85. ISSN 0377-0435. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
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